Emil Magnusson

Emil Magnusson
Emil Magnusson at the 1912 Olympics
Personal information
Born23 November 1887
Genarp, Sweden
Died26 July 1933 (aged 45)
Malmö, Sweden
Height1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight85 kg (187 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event
Discus throw
ClubIFK Malmö
Achievements and titles
Personal best43.00 m (1913)
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place1912 Stockholm2-handed discus throw

Emil Magnusson (23 November 1887 – 26 July 1933) was a Swedish athlete who won a bronze medal at the 1912 Olympics in the two-handed discus throw.[1] In this event, the final result was a sum of best attempts with a right hand and with a left hand. He finished eighth in the traditional discus throw competition.[2][3]

Magnusson worked as a policeman.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Emil Magnusson". Olympedia. Retrieved 13 December 2025.
  2. ↑ Emil Magnusson. sports-reference.com
  3. ↑ Emil Magnusson. Swedish Olympic Committee
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